HETMA Presents… NWMET Exhibitors and InfoComm Preview

Ryan Gray walks the NWMET 2026 table expo for quick conversations with exhibitors serving the higher ed AV community. Along the way, the episode becomes an unofficial road to InfoComm preview, highlighting new products, campus-ready solutions, and what attendees can expect to see next in Las Vegas. From audio, video, displays, furniture, procurement, Zoom workflows, and managed services, the episode captures the practical side of innovation for higher ed technology teams. Read More

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June 4, 2026

HETMA Presents… Voices from NWMET 2026

Ryan Gray checks in from NW/MET 2026 at the University of Utah for a series of conversations with voices from across the higher ed AV community. Treb Padula from UCSD talks about bridging classroom technology and pedagogy, Christopher Dechter explores local AI tools for AV work, and Ron Epstein from Epiphan Video reflects on what real vendor partnership should look like in higher education. Together, the episode captures the value of regional community, practical experimentation, and the conversations that happen when higher ed AV professionals get in the same room. Read More

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June 4, 2026

HETMA Presents… Live from the Happy Hour at the Mechelen Roadshow

Joe Way records live from the Happy Hour at the HETMA Roadshow in Mechelen, Belgium, hosted by Thomas More University of Applied Sciences, brought the energy of the event to life in a completely different way. Set inside “The Chapel” a beautiful historic venue filled with conversation, connection, and the sound of a live jazz... Read More

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June 3, 2026

137: Reliable as F*** with Philipp Gude | The AV/IT Amplifier Podcast

Ryan Gray talks with Philipp Gude of GUDE Systems about smart power management, remote rebooting, and why reliability matters so much in higher education AV environments. The conversation moves from GUDE’s family company roots and people first culture to InfoComm 2026, HETMA Approved testing, and the role of campus standardization in modern AV support. Philipp also shares thoughts on GUDE’s global presence, working across power standards, and how HETMA can continue growing through collaboration with established higher education technology communities in Europe. Read More

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June 3, 2026

Upgrade of the lecture hall technology at the University of Siegen | GUDE Systems

Reduction of service calls on the University of Siegen campus through intelligent electricity management In our Customer Success Story you can learn about how service calls can be reduced due to monitoring of the AV installation on the campus of the University of Siegen. The lecture hall technology supports the motto of the university “green university” with... Read More

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June 2, 2026

My Take : HETMA’s First European Roadshow

What started as a regional experiment in the U.S. has now crossed an ocean. In this reflection on HETMA’s first European Roadshow in Mechelen, Belgium, Troy Powers explores what happens when a familiar format meets a new audience. Despite differences in geography and context, the same themes emerged: shared challenges, a passion for learning environments, and the power of community. From campus tours to conversations that carried well beyond the sessions, this event served as both a milestone and a beginning, reinforcing that meaningful connections, not just technology, are what continue to move the industry forward. Read More

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